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MAY, 2015 VOLUME 124 • NUMBER 5

WashingtonODDFELLOW

THE

Official Publication of All Units of The Order

SessionsInformationPages 10 & 11

L.J. Jones Scholarship

Congratulations tothe 2015 winners!!

Candace Loftus, a member of Omega Theta Rho #95,is the 2015 recipient of the $5,000 L. J. JonesScholarship. The Cedar Crest High school senior willstudy ecological engineering at Oregon State University.Thirty years ago her Mom Marilyn, then President ofWashington State Theta Rho Clubs and now a memberof Clover Leaf Rebekah Lodge #54 in Bothell, won thesame top award.

The $2,500 scholarship for a girl was earned byHailey Cooper, a senior at Columbia High School inWhite Salmon. She will study nursing at Clark Collegein Vancouver. Her father Jeff is a member of GoodwillOdd Fellows #188 in White Salmon.

Alternate is Taylor Entze who resides in Athena, ORand attends Weston McEwen High School. She plans tostudy physical therapy at Eastern Oregon University. Hergrandmother, Beth Entze, is a member of NarcissaRebekah Lodge #2 in Walla Walla.

Future concept artist and digital animator Marc Henrywas awarded the $2,500 Scholarship for a boy. He willstudy at Digipen Institute of Technology. He is thegrandson of Pam Rapach, Alder Rebekah Lodge #80 inBickleton, and John Rapach, Excelsior Odd FellowLodge #111, also in Bickleton.

Clarksville, TN resident Cody Hooks is the alternate.He is home schooled and hopes to attend Austin PeavyUniversity to study psychology. Cody is the grandson ofArt House from Goodwill Odd Fellows Lodge #188 inWhite Salmon.

This year four lodges submitted names of nine stu-dents with six completing applications. One was ineligi-ble due to already having graduated. Rebekah AssemblyVice President Barbara Nelson oversaw the judgingprocess.

Easter smiles in OlympiaChildren toting full baskets were all smiles at Olympia’sAnnual Easter Egg Hunt on April 4 at Puget Beach Park.More than 90 people participated in the Easter event. TheEaster Egg Hunt was sponsored by Olympia IOOF Lodge#1 and Ruth Rebekah Lodge #17. See page 9 for moredetails.See L.J. Jones Scholarships on Back Page

2 • THE Washington ODDFELLOW MAY, 2015

MAY, A MONTH TO REMEMBER

Just about the time that you are reading this, I will betravelling with a delegation of three other representatives

from our Jurisdiction to Arlington, VA.The IOOF has solemnly honored ournation’s fallen heroes on the firstweekend in May. For myself, this willbe my third time participating in thisevent — once previously as aPatriarch’s Militant supporting thecolor detail, and twice now as a wreathbearer. Either way this event is hasbeen one of quiet reflection andrestorative grace.

TIME TO GET READY

FOR GRAND SESSIONS

The time is rapidly coming upon usfor our Annual Grand Sessions in Yakima. LodgeRepresentatives are encouraged to be in attendance thisyear as we will have some critical matters to discussregarding our current programs in the Jurisdiction.

LODGE VISITATIONS, THE GOOD, THE BAD,AND THE SOMETHING ELSE

One of the interesting things that a Grand LodgeOfficer gets to do throughout the term of office is tomake general visits to local lodges and observe the gen-eral nature of their lodge. Most recently I had the plea-sure to visit Mt. Constitution IOOF Lodge #88 on OrcasIsland While some may find their style of running ameeting to be the embodiment o, “Being an OddFellow,” they do show a necessary respect and obser-vance of the Tenets of our Order, and a continuing com-mitment to improve themselves by understanding moreabout our Order. During my visit, I was pleased toanswer their questions because they wished to have anunderstanding of how our Order came to its present man-ifestation. Also while I was there, it was brought to myattention that the Ballard-Alki “Travelling Gavel” hadbeen artificially, “deposited” in the Mt. Constitution #88Lodge hall, so to restore some balance of Order, it wasrequisitioned and its last known whereabouts was headedto Richland Lodge IOOF #338.

THE WASHINGTON ODD FELLOWS

MOTORCYCLE CLUB

Members of the Odd Fellows Motorcycle Club(OFMC) have been busy recently as they are at a cross-roads in their development. Originally, when the repre-sentatives of Grand Lodge were presented the concept ofhaving a Motorcycle Riding Club, the idea was presentedas an open and collaborative effort for members of theOrder to come together and freely participate. The

American Motorcycle Association (AMA) concept of ariding club is something that the Grand Lodge ofWashington has reviewed, and have received additionalinputs from other motorcycle riders within the Order andexternal to the Order. The provisions that allowed forthis recreational activity to take place under the bannerand identity of Odd Fellowship were initiated by theGrand Lodge of Washington. Because of this, the generalresponsibility, oversight, and governance of theMotorcycle Club activities ultimately resides with theGrand Lodge.

While the Grand Lodge wishes to commend the pas-sion and zeal with which the members of the WashingtonOdd Fellows Motorcycle Club have performed to date,there have been recent challenges with the governanceand transparency of the efforts undertaken in the name ofOdd Fellowship. Throughout the course of this process,the Grand Lodge of Washington has been tolerant andmeasured in its responses to these matters and the neces-sary corrective actions. The general appearance has beenthat the current Motorcycle Club is building a model ofactivity that is based more on an “MC” design and notcompatible with the general concepts, or Tenets of ourOrder. It is not compatible with the generally acceptedprinciples that the rest of the members in this Order havesubscribed to.

The Grand Lodge’s position on these matters is thatwe wish to commend the members who have spent thetime to learn about the IOOF as an Order, and starting toprioritize the needs of the IOOF appropriately. We hopethat in the future we will be able to work together to putin place a suitable recreational activity that all of uswithin the Order can be proud of.

— In Friendship, Love and Truth,C. Allan Reitan,

Your 2014-2015 Grand Master

So. Tacoma RebekahsLodge #160 in tacoma

The busy bees of South Tacoma are at it again. Theyhosted the District Association Meeting on April 18.Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves with good fellow-ship and good food. The new plan of making it a potluckand the dress being casual went over well with everyone.

On Thursday, May 7, they are hosting the annual“Friendship Night.” As an incentive to attend, the ViceGrand is providing a nice prize for the lodge whichbrings the most members. We hope to see you there.

— In F., L. & T., Peg Ogilvie,Reporter & Vice Grand

From the desk of your Grand Master

C. ALLAN

REITAN

MAY, 2015 THE Washington ODDFELLOW • 3

ADVANCE REPORTS, ALSO KNOWN

AS THE “TAKE ME”Brothers and Sisters,

The Advance Reports should arrive soon to assist yourLodge Representatives in making preparations for Grand

Lodge Sessions in June. Advancereports will be sent to all hold over(two-year) Representatives of even-numbered lodges and the newly-elect-ed Representatives for the odd-num-bered lodges who have sent in theirRepresentative’s Certificate. To allLodge Representatives, please bringyour “Take Me” to your lodge meet-ings prior to Grand Sessions. Shareand review the content with yourmembers and ask for their input. Forlodges without an electedRepresentative or not reporting or

electing a Representative, the copy will be sent to theLodge Secretary.

Any Committee Reports or Legislation that did notarrive in time for printing in the “Take Me” will nowhave to be presented to the Grand Lodge and read by theauthor and referred to the appropriate Grand LodgeStanding Committee for review and recommendation.

ALTERNATE LODGE REPRESENTATIVE

Alternate Lodge Representatives may only be seatedofficially in the Grand Lodge and receive the allocatedper diem by approval of the Grand Master, when theElected Representative is unable to attend the Sessions.Those Alternate Representatives not officially seated inSessions, may attend, however will not have any voiceor vote.

GRAND SESSIONS

Grand Body Sessions will be upon us soon, so pleaselook for the registration forms on page 10 and 11 of thisissue of the newspaper. We are looking forward towarmer days and to seeing you all at sessions.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

For those of you who are lodge reporters for TheWashington OddFellow newspaper, your stories are to beinto the Grand Lodge office no later than 15th of eachmonth. No titles such as “doctor” will be used for mem-bers, only Odd Fellow titles will be accepted.

— Fraternally,Harry W. “Bill” Coulter, PGM, Grand Secretary

From the desk of your Grand Secretary

HARRY W.“BILL” COULTER

Member of I.O.O.F. InternationalPress Association

Washington ODDFELLOWPublished every month except July and August at

Buckley, Washington by the Grand Lodge of Washington.Subscriptions Available. $20.00 Per Year.

Non-Profit Postage paid at Buckley, Washington.Deadline for Copy:

In the Editor’s Office By the 15th of each month.Mail Copy To: P.O. Box 377, Buckley, WA 98321-0377

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On Camano Island

Pork Chop/ChickenBBQ set for July 12!

The annual Pork Chop/Chicken Barbecue willbe held Sunday, July 12, at the IOOF Park onCamano Island.

This year the barbecue will be sponsored by theRecreational Park Board with the proceeds goinginto the park’s general fund. Dinner will be servedaround noon. We hope you will come and bring afriend or two to show your support.

The cost of the meal is $10 for adults and $5 forchildren under 12. The meal will include either apork chop or chicken breast, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, baked beans, assorted salads anddesserts, plus your drink. You may purchase addi-tional meat for a nominal fee if there is extra.

The meal will be followed by the meeting of theOdd Fellow Recreational Park Board. Any mem-ber of the Order may attend the meeting.

Please RSVP to Judy Diekman 360-675 4455 [email protected] by July 1 so we canplan accordingly.

We hope to see you in July on beautiful CamanoIsland. — Judy Diekman, Secretary

~ In Memoriam ~• Myrtle Milliman, PNG, 62 year member. Myrtle

joined Rebekahs in Ogden, Utah in February of 1953.She transferred from Bee Hive Rebekah Lodge #70 toNarcissa Rebekah Lodge #2 in December of 2012 inWalla Walla.

SPRING IS THE SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS

Dear Brothers and Sisters, With spring comes signs of new beginnings with flow-

ers blooming, trees with blossoms andgrass growing all to fast for mowing.We see baby chickens, calves andducks appear in the fields around thefarms.

For some lodges the new beginningis no longer being a lodge, becauseafter much hard work members havechosen to turn in their Charters. Myheart hurts for the members of theselodges because they have tried. I hopethey will join another lodge or becomea member of the State Lodge. OtherLodges have found success in

Consolidating with a lodge that is close. I wish for themsuccess as they combine and hope that the combiningbrings the members an increased sense of strength andcamaraderie.

Consolidation was an excellent choice three years agofor my lodge. Both lodges found more enthusiasm, moremembers to help with the projects of the order and wehave a quorum at the meetings. We gained two newmembers and later two transferees joined our ranks. Atthis time we are looking at two new members with oneapplication assigned to the visiting committee.

In lodges where we are seeing new members, it mayonly be one or two in the year, but the one or two addedmay encourage a friend to become a member. We, aswell as many fraternal organizations, are working toincrease membership and survive.

WHAT DO WE CHANGE?On several of my visitations there has been discussion

about what might be changed to help our Order. Do wehave the answers to all the issues? I don’t believe so, butI do believe as we discuss them openly we may see someways to improve.

At a recent visitation there were new members inattendance who were concerned about what to do whenan Assembly President visits. We talked about it. We, aslong-standing members, need to remember that knowingwhat to do may be seconded nature to us because wehave done it many times, however we need to share ourknowledge with new members by letting them knowwhere they can find the information so they can study it.Your lodge may take five minutes at a meeting for amember to share something they feel is important fromthe Constitution, Ritual or the Book of Instruction. It isan excellent review for all members.

SPECIAL HOLIDAYS IN MAY

We have some very special holidays in the May. May10 is Mothers’ Day and I wish all mothers a happy daywith family and friends. I choose Armed Forces Day,May 16, to give special thanks to all our members whohave served in any branch of the United States ArmedForces or are currently serving. I thank your families forthe sacrifices they have made so you might serve. May25 is Memorial Day, which was originally known asDecoration Day and was initiated to honor the soldiersfrom the Union and Confederate Armies who died duringthe American Civil War. It was later expanded to includedeceased veterans of all the wars fought by Americanforces. If you have lost a loved one or know someonewho has, I offer my sincerely thanks for their service toour country and for your loss.

In closing I share this quote by Jesse Owens: “Findthe good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it andyou’ll start believing in it.”

VISITATION

• Tuesday, May 12 — Cloverleaf Rebekah Lodge#54, Bothell.

In Friendship, Love and Truth,Margaret Truttmann, President.

Rebekah Assembly of Washington


MARGARET

TRUTTMANN

From the desk of the Assembly President

At our Sessions

TaNaMaKa on thehunt for ‘Bear Meat’

Joe Picanco, President of TaNaMaKa, hasordered the Longhouse to be prepared for the annu-al meeting of the Order of TaNaMaKa on Mondaynight June 22, following the All Branch Banquet atthe Yakima Valley Hotel and Convention Center inYakima. Members of TaNaMaKa need to be on thelookout for “Bear Meat.”

We will have a sales table, so bring your many“treasures” you would like to contribute to thesale. We will need volunteers to help set up thetable and also work at the table during theSessions. If you are willing to help, please contactMargaret Truttmann, Secretary for TaNaMaKa, [email protected] or phone (360) 482-2923.

We look forward to seeing all our members atour annual meeting.

— Margaret Truttmann, Secretary,TaNaMaKa


I HOPE YOU CAN HELP AT SESSIONS

Dear Sisters and Brothers,Our Rebekah Assembly Sessions are just around the

corner and I hope that those members who are going toattend our Sessions are ready, willingand able to help where they are need-ed. This will make our Sessions a greatexperience for everyone.

MAY

A MONTH OF HONORING

May is the Month that we honormothers on May 10, honor the ArmedForces on May 16 and honor thosewho have departed on Memorial Day,May 25. Sunday, May 3 is the beauti-ful Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the

Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington Cemetery. If youever have a chance to attend this beautiful ceremony, it issomething that you will never forget.

A REMINDER

I want to remind all the Rebekah Lodges to fill out thevarious report forms in the IOOF News, March-April,

2015 issue for the Make a Difference Day Program,Living Legacy Program, Community Service Program,Scholarship Program and the Drug Prevention ProgramReports. These forms are to be filled out and sent toSovereign Grand Lodge before the July 5, 2015 deadline,to receive a special certificate of participation in thesegreat programs of the Order. If you don’t have access tothe forms, let me know and I will send you the formsthat you will need.

ENJOY LIFE

Forgive and do your best to forget. Keep healthy,reduce stress and anxiety in your life. Be thankful forwhat you already have in your life. Take time to really“see” life each day. Do things that make you happy, beas physically active as you can, have a good attitudetowards life, others and yourself. Value yourself, trysomething new and different, compete with yourself,challenge yourself. Don’t let your responsibilities, oreven life’s problems, get the best of you. Every day is agift. Have a great and happy today and tomorrow andabove all else enjoy your life.

— With lots of Rebekah Hugs,In Friendship, Love and Truth

Marcia Presley,Past President, Secretary

MARCIA

PRESLEY

From the desk of the Assembly Secretary

In BallardSalmon Bay Rebekahs #217

It’s “Spring Cleaning” time in Ballard! TheBallard/Alki Odd Fellows are working on making moreefficient use of our beautiful building in Ballard, somembers of Salmon Bay did our part. We reorganizedand consolidated all our supplies and equipment, freeingup several storage lockers for rentals and other uses.

In the process, several historically-significant jewelswere uncovered which Noble Grand Genie Coston willturn over to District Deputy President Barbara Reitan forsubmission to the Odd Fellows museum. Though there isstill much work to be done, the members breathed a sighof relief when about half of the lodge cleaning and orga-nizing was done.

After all that physical work, we enjoyed a lovelylunch with Easter treats followed by a business meeting.All the record keeping paperwork is current and finan-cially we are still solid and can make our usual donationsthis year. Salmon Bay is continuing to brainstorm waysto maintain the level of charitable donations and commu-nity service in the future. Notably, we plan to increaseour “coin drill” donations as each of us are able to buildour fund for donations. Warden Regina Thomas proposedthe formation of a committee to provide a dinner for ourneighbors at the Nyer Urness Housing Project this sum-mer. In F., L. & T., Donna Flatt, Reporter


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~ Lodge Cards ~ ALIMUS I.O.O.F. LODGE #15Meets At: 301 NW 2nd St., Goldendale, WA 98620. Time:2nd & 4th Tues., 8 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Mike House,786 Cedar Valley Rd., Goldendale, WA 98620-2307. Ph:(509) 773-4004. Sec’y: Mavis. House, 786 Cedar ValleyRd., Goldendale, WA 98620-2307. Ph: (509) 773-4604

BALLARD ALKI I.O.O.F. LODGE #170Meets At: Ballard IOOF Hall, 1706 NW Market St., Seattle.Time: 2nd & 4th Thurs., 7 pm. Recess: None. NG: MichaelDouglas, 1706 NW Market St., Seattle, WA 98107. Ph: (206)250-2165. Sec’y: Crystal Rain Forest, 1706 NW Market St.,Seattle, WA 98107.

BOTHELL I.O.O.F. LODGE #124Meets At: 10116 NE 185th, Bothell. Time: 1st & 3rd Tues,7:30 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Mary Harper, Ph: (425)836-4871. Sec’y: Bruce Kenyon, 16564 NE 97th Pl.,Redmond, WA 98052. Ph: (425) 765-0630. Email:[email protected]

BREMERTON FRIENDSHIP IOOF LODGE #145Meets At: DAV Hall, 2315 Burwell St., Bremerton. Time: 1st& 3rd Tues., 7:30 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Greg Hulet,1035 NW Huckle Dr., Bremerton, WA 98311. Main Ph: (360)692-8919, Cell: (360) 421-1428, Email: [email protected]. Sec’y: Michael Scheurich, C/O 1052 SE DeepLake Rd., Port Orchard, WA 98367-7531. Ph: (360) 731-0975 (Home & Work)

BUCKLEY I.O.O.F. LODGE #75Meets At: 120 So. Cedar St., Buckley, WA. Time: 2nd & 4thThurs., 7 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Doug Smith, 25327155th St. E., Buckley, WA 98321. Ph: (206) 335-6783.Email: [email protected]. Sec’y: Stephanie Sykes, POBox 777, Wilkeson, WA 98396. Ph: (253) 906-0211. Email:[email protected]

BUCODA REBEKAH LODGE #144Meets At: 101 E. 7th, second floor, Bucoda. MailingAddress: PO Box 131, Bucoda, WA 98530-0131. Time: 2nd& 4th Thurs., 7 pm. Recess: None. NG: Mashelle (Shelly)Patrick, PO Box 44, Bucoda, WA 98530-0044. Ph: (360)278-3188. Sec’y: Debra Hughes, PO Box 248, Bucoda, WA98530-0248. Ph: (360) 402-1600

CHEWELAH REBEKAH LODGE #162Meets At: 108 N. Second St. E., Chewelah, PO Box 1122,Chewelah, WA 99109 Time: 2nd & 4th Tues., 1 pm.Recess: July, Aug. NG: Barbara Miller, 1051 E. Lincoln,Chewelah, WA 99109. Ph: (509) 935-6751. Sec’y: TracyHatch, 33213 VanDissel Rd. N., Valley, WA 99181. Ph: (509)680-3195

CLOVER LEAF REBEKAH LODGE #54Meets At: 10116 NE 185th St., Bothell, WA 98011. Time:2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm. Recess:, July, Aug., NG: JackieHallstrom, 18714 103rd NE, Bothell, WA 98011. Ph: (206)390-1732. Sec’y: Christine Nagel Russell, 18831 - 24th Ave.W., Lynnwood, WA 98036. Ph: (206) 719-5627

DES MOINES I.O.O.F. LODGE #305Meets At: IOOF Hall, 728 S. 225th St., Des Moines. Time:1st & 3rd Tues., 7:30 pm. Recess: None. NG: John Crispin,20622 - 18th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98198. Ph: (206) 799-9233. Email: [email protected]. Sec’y: MorganHicks, PO Box 98651, Des Moines, WA 98198. Email: [email protected]

EOLA REBEKAH LODGE #63Meets At: 120 So. Cedar Street, Buckley. Time: 2nd & 4thTues., 7 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: John Otterstrom, 1680Lake Tapps Dr. SE, #204, Auburn, WA 98092 Ph: (253) 249-7442. E-Mail: [email protected] Sec’y: KarenHoylman, 2252 Ventura Ave., Enumclaw, WA 98022-9257.Ph: (360) 825-3554. E-Mail: [email protected]

FALL CITY I.O.O.F. LODGE #59Meets At: 4217 - 337th Pl., Fall City. Time: 2nd & 4thThurs., 1 p.m. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Tom Harper, 917 -212th Ave. NE, Sammamish, WA 98074-6719. Ph: (425)836-4871. Sec’y: Florence Harper, PO Box 507, Fall City,WA 98024-0507. Ph: (425) 392-3013


FALL CITY REBEKAH LODGE #59Meets At: 4217 - 337th Pl., Fall City. Time: 1st & 3rdWed., Noon. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Kiane Keener,440 Main Ave. S., #209, North Bend, WA 98045. Ph:(425) 888-4347. Sec’y: P. Mary Harper, 917 - 212thAve. NE, Sammamish, WA 98074-6719. Ph: (425)836-4871

FERN REBEKAH LODGE #26Meets At: 116 Marcy Ave. W., Montesano. Time:2nd & 4th Mon, 7 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG:Donna Tonn, 388 Giesler Rd., Montesano, WA98563. Ph: (360) 249-6290. Sec’y: FrancesJonason, PO Box 205, Cosmopolis, WA 98537. Ph:(360) 533-6232

GOLDEN RULE I.O.O.F. LODGE #207Meets At: 111 W. Washington St., Napavine. Time:1st & 3rd Wed., 7 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: PhillMcDaniel, PO Box 520, Salkum, WA 98582. CellPh: (360) 880-1111, Home Ph: (360) 985-2821.Sec’y: Tom Epling, PO Box 1223, Napavine, WA98532-1223. Cell Ph: (360) 219-5582, Home Ph:(360) 748-8365

HOPE REBEKAH LODGE #38Meets At: 1420 N. Washington, Spokane, WA.Time: 1st & 3rd Wed., 1 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Sandra Moon, PP, 1420 N. Washington,Spokane, WA 99201. Ph: (509) 328-1029. Sec’y:Carol Hare, 1420 N. Washington, Spokane, WA99201. Ph: (509) 328-1029

HUNTERS I.O.O.F. LODGE #216Meets At: Hunters IOOF Lodge, 4945 Hwy. 25,Hunters, WA. Time: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm. Recess:July, Aug. NG: Russ Stringfellow. Sec’y: MickSchwartz, PO Box 133, Hunters, WA 99137-0133.Ph: (509) 722-3382

ILWACO I.O.O.F. LODGE #118Meets At: 106th & 1st St., Ilwaco. Time: 1st & 3rdTues., 7 pm. NG: Joyce Benson, PO Box 4, Ilwaco,WA 98624-0004. Sec’y: Fred Molsby, PO Box 4,Ilwaco, WA 98624-0004. Ph: (360) 642-4510

KAPOWSIN REBEKAH LODGE #241Meets At: Elk Plain Grange, 21817 Mountain. Hwy.E., (Hwy. 7) Spanaway. Time: 1st & 3rd Mon., 1 pm.Recess: July, Aug. NG: Lorraine Kramer, 8915 -107th St. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Sec’y: LenaSwetz, 199 Canyon Rd., Silvercreek, WA 98585.Ph: (360) 983-3105

LONGVIEW REBEKAH LODGE #305Meets At: 400 S. Pacific Ave., Kelso, WA 98626Time: 1st & 3rd Thurs., 10 am. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Cynthia Washington-Mattson, 2606 OceanBeach Hwy., Longview, WA 98632 Ph: (360) 703-3917. Sec’y: Adrienne Galvez, 1010 Oak St., Kelso,WA 98626 Ph: (360) 425-9793

LORRAINE REBEKAH LODGE #289Meets At: 728 S. 225th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.Time: 1st & 3rd Wed., 7:30 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Barbara Reitan, 858 Reiten Rd., Kent, WA98030. Ph: (253) 854-3254. Sec’y: Betty Young,26501 - 128th Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98030. Ph: (253)631-5503

MONTEROSE REBEKAH LODGE #46Meets At: 150 E. 2nd St., Toledo. Time: 1st & 3rdThurs., 12:30 pm. Recess:, July, Aug., NG: BonnieHadaler, 397 Cinebar Rd., Cinebar, WA 98533. Ph:(360) 520-1355. Sec’y: Kay Pratt, PO Box 267,Toledo, WA 98591. Ph: (360) 864-4299

MONROE I.O.O.F. LODGE #156Meets At: 610 So. Lewis, Monroe, WA 98272.Time: 1st & 3rd Thurs., 8 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Darrell Ridlow. Sec’y: Aloha Zurfluh, 21714 OldOwen Rd., Monroe, WA 98272. Ph: (360) 794-8338

MT. CONSTITUTION I.O.O.F LODGE #88Meets At: 112 Haven Rd., East Sound, WA. Time:Every Wednesday., 7:30 pm. Recess: None. NG:Robin Kucklick, 394 Buckhorn, East Sound, WA98245. Ph: (360) 376-2501. Sec’y: John Olson, POBox 1286, East Sound, WA 98245. Ph: (360) 376-8007

MYSTIC REBEKAH LODGE #168Meets At: DAV Hall, 2315 Burwell St., Bremerton.Time: 1st & 3rd Tues., 8 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Beverly Pry, 1205 Fox Run NW, Bremerton, WA98311. Ph: (360) 876-2161. Sec’y: FlorenceCowdery, 1052 SE Deep Lake Rd., Port Orchard,WA 98367-7531. Ph: (360) 876-1819

NARCISSA REBEKAH LODGE #2Meets At: Washington Odd Fellows Home, 534Boyer Ave., Walla Walla. Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 2pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Patricia Newell, 205 S.Clinton, #6108, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Ph: (541)971-0433. Sec’y: Barbara Tvrz, 805 Wauna VistaDr., Walla Walla, WA 98362. Ph: (509) 525-2735

OLYMPIA I.O.O.F. LODGE #1Meets At: 405 Columbia St. NW, Olympia. Time: 1st &3rd Mon., 7 pm. Recess: None. NG: Robert Vick, 1313Gemini St. SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Ph: (360) 402-0978.Email: [email protected] Sec’y: LaurelDelony, PO Box 4400, Tumwater, WA 98501-0400. Ph:(253) 606-7620. Email: [email protected]

OAK I.O.O.F. LODGE #291Meets At: Odd Fellow Hall, 721 SE Barrington Ave.,Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Time: 2nd & 4th Mon., 6pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Alyce A. Lane, PO Box985, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Ph: (360) 279-1412.Sec’y: Jeff Hunziker, PO Box 245, Oak Harbor, WA98277. Ph: (360) 610-6876

OAK LEAF REBEKAH LODGE #254Meets At: Odd Fellow Hall, 721 SE Barrington Ave.,Oak Harbor, WA. Time: 1st & 3rd Wed., 6 pm.Recess: July, Aug. NG: Kathy Reed, 721 SEBarrington Ave., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Sec’y:Mary Stewart, PO Box 958, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.Ph: (360) 632-9231

PILGRIM I.O.O.F. LODGE #187Meets At: 234 Olympic Blvd., Everett, WA. Time: 2nd& 4th Thurs., 1 pm. Recess: July, Aug & the 4thThursdays in Nov. & Dec. NG: Anna Miller, 1115Rainier Ave., #212, Everett, WA 98201-5416. Ph:(425) 252-7458. Sec’y: Bill Wade, 63631 NE 194th Pl.RR 1, Gold Bar, WA 98251-9125. Ph: (360) 793-0665

PINE BURR REBEKAH LODGE #300Meets At: Silver Creek Ethel Grange, 1624 U.S.Hwy. 12, Onalaska. Time: 1st & 3rd Tues., 1 pm.Recess: July, Aug. NG: Mashelle (Shelly) Patrick,PO Box 44, Bucoda, WA 98530. Ph: (360) 273-3188. Sec’y: Lou Ann Hoffman, 305 S. Pearl St.,Centralia, WA 98531 Ph: (360) 736-6717

RUTH REBEKAH LODGE #17Meets At: IOOF Hall, 405 Columbia St. SW,Olympia. Time: 2nd & 4th Wed., 7 pm. Recess:July, Aug. NG: Joe Picanco, 3020 Langridge Ave.NW, Olympia, WA 98502. Ph: (360) 705-1966.Sec’y: Cathy Garcia, 5010 - 103rd Ave. SE,Olympia, WA 98513. Ph: (360) 413-7014

SALMON BAY REBEKAH LODGE #217Meets At: 1706 NW Market St., Seattle (Ballard).Time: 1st & 3rd Thurs, 1 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Genie Coston, 2312 S. 128th St., Burien, WA98168. Ph: (206) 550-7818. Sec’y: Betty Young,26501 128th Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98030. Ph: (253)631-5503

SKOOKUMCHUCK IOOF LODGE #129Meets At: 202 S. Main, Bucoda. Mailing Address:PO Box 131, Bucoda, WA 98530. Time: 2nd & 4thFri., 7:30 pm. Recess: None. NG: Kelly Hughes, POBox 182, Bucoda, WA 98530-0182. Ph: (360) 402-1684. Sec’y: Lou Ann Hoffman, PO Box 131,Bucoda, WA 98530-0131.

SO. TACOMA REBEKAH LODGE #160Meets At: 5424 S. Puget Sound Ave., Tacoma.Time: 1st & 3rd Thurs., 7:30 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Rebecca Burk, 6104 Knoble Rd. E., Spanaway,WA 98387. Ph: (253) 847-7105. Sec’y: CarolRobertson, PNG, 1803 - 139th St. Ct. E, Sp. 172,Tacoma, WA 98445-6096. Ph: (253) 472-0081

SO. TACOMA I.O.O.F LODGE #211Meets At: 5424 S. Puget Sound Ave., Tacoma, WA98406. Time: 2nd & 4th Wed., 7 pm. Recess: July,Aug. NG: Brandon Marek, 28215 - 13th Ave. E.,Roy, WA 98580. Ph: (253) 222-6029. Sec’y: DuardFyffe, 5715 Orchard St. W. #33, Tacoma, WA98467-5801. Ph: (253) 476-3537

SUNRISE REBEKAH LODGE #189Meets At: Above Hunters Store, Hunters, WA.Time: 2nd & 4th Tues., 6 pm. Recess: July, Aug.NG: Nadine Johnston, PO Box 63, Hunters, WA99109. Ph: (509) 722-4745. Sec’y: Jean Hartill,2114 Hwy. 395 S., Chewelah, WA 99109. Ph: (509)935-0564

SILVIA I.O.O.F. LODGE #38Meets At: 118 W. Marcy Ave., Montesano. Time:2nd & 4th Tues, 7 pm. Recess: None. NG: RayNartinson. Sec’y: Karyl Martinson, PO Box 527,Montesano, WA 98563-0527 Ph: (360) 249-5711

SYLVAN GLEN REBEKAH LODGE #184Meets At: 416 1st St., Pe Ell, WA. Time: 2nd & 4thWed., Noon. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Carolyn E.Turner, PO Box 35, Pe Ell, WA 98572. Ph: (360)291-2502. Sec’y: Leona Treznoski, PO Box 124, PeEll, WA 98572. Ph: (360) 291-3709

TITUSVILLE I.O.O.F. LODGE #34Meets At: 728 S. 225th St., Des Moines, WA. Time:2nd & 4th Thurs., 7 pm. Recess: None. NG: John E.Otterstrom, 1680 Lake Tapps Dr. SE, #204, Auburn,WA 98092-8776. Ph: Cell: (253) 740-8038 Home:(253) 249-7442. Sec’y: Edmond L. Reitan, Jr., POBox 337, Kent, WA 98035-0337. Ph: (253) 854-3254

TRINITY REBEKAH LODGE #179Meets At: 111 W. Washington St., Napavine. Time:2nd & 4th Thurs., 7 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG:Dorothy Music, 222 Gish Rd., Onalaska, WA 98570.Ph: (360-262-3186. Sec’y: Alberta Luurs, 497 S. R505, Winlock, WA 98596. Ph: (360) 219-7629

VANCOUVER I.O.O.F. LODGE #3Meets At: Barberton Grange #571, 9400 NE 72ndAve., Vancouver, WA 98665 Time: 1st & 3rd Tues.,7 pm. Recess: July, Aug. NG: Stormy Sager, 10538th Ct., Washougal, WA 98671. Ph: (360) 600-3337.Sec’y: Tari Romo, PO Box 2746, Vancouver, WA98668-2746. Ph: (360) 260-2310.

WASHOUGAL I.O.O.F. LODGE #194Meets At: 888 Washougal River Rd., Washougal,WA 98671. Time: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 pm.Recess: July, Aug. NG: Charles Miller. Sec’y:Joyce Gilson, 1849 NW 27th Ave., Camas, WA98607-9386. Ph: (360) 844-5495

YAKIMA I.O.O.F. LODGE #22Meets At: 206 W. Walnut, Yakima. Time: 2nd & 4thTues., 8 pm. Recess: June, July, Aug. NG: JimBoyd, Jr., 7702 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima, WA 98908.Ph: (509) 823-4123. Sec’y: Tomas J. Cox, 206 W.Walnut, Yakima, WA 98901-3445. Ph: (509) 452-0910

YELM REBEKAH LODGE #296Meets At: 206 - 3rd St. SE, Yelm, WA. Time: 1st &3rd Mon., 1:00 pm. Recess: June, July. NG: CarolMoline, PO Box 253, Roy, WA 98580. Ph: (253)843-3154. Sec’y: Marlene Lenz, 5928 S. 280th,Roy, WA 98580. Ph: (253) 843-2319.


SEE YOU IN YAKIMA

My Brother and Sisters,It’s springtime and our Grand

Sessions in Yakima are right around thecorner. I hope if you can please plan toattend. I think my meeting will interest-ing.

We will be having our Ice CreamSocial on Wednesday evening, June 24at 7 p.m. If you attend the Ice CreamSocial, please bring your jokes andskits. In Faith, Hope & Charity

Peg Ogilvie, Grand Matriarch

From your 2014-15Grand Matriarch

PEG OGILVIE

Happy Mothers’ Day to all themoms out there and the parents whoare doing double duty.

Congratulations to all the officers inthe Encampments who were installedin April. I was able to go to most ofthem and had a great time. Sorry formissing the others

Sessions are just around the corner,so please plan on attending and meet-ing up with some old friends and mak-ing new ones

Have a great May!John Otterstrom, Grand Patriarch

From your 2014-15Grand Patriarch

JOHN

OTTERSTROM

In Walla Walla

Narcissa Rebekahs #2Walla walla has a great number of ornamental trees and

they are blooming in profusion now. The streets are lined inbeauty and we are all enjoying the show.

We had a St. Patrick’s Day party in March. There wasgreen hair, hats, jewelry and shirts — all very Irish. NobleGrand Patty had a trivia game for us with the winnersreceiving figurines. Marthann Hall served Shamrock cup-cakes and punch.

We are preparing for the Spring District Meeting. It isalways good to visit with friends from the other lodges.

Blessings until next time.In F., L. & T., Barbara Tvrz, Reporter

Rose Ringhoffer, standing, and Cora May Davis, DistrictDeputy President, helped celebrate St. Patrick’s Day atNarcissa Rebekah Lodge #2 in Walla Walla.


A FUN EASTER EVENTThe Easter Bunny had as much fun as the egg hunters at

our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Potluck. More than 90 peo-ple participated in a great day of Easter stories, raffles, bas-kets, eggs and, of course, food. Funds were raised to help theTheta Rho Girls, as well as our own Rebekah Lodge. Thankyou so much to everyone who helped with this event.

MEMORIAL DAYOur Memorial Day Service is only a few weeks away.

Please join us at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 23 to place flagson the graves of our veterans. This is always a special timeto bring children or grandchildren and talk with them aboutthe valuable contribution of the military in their lives. OnMonday, May 25, beginning at noon — Memorial Day —we will have an inspirational ceremony honoring these braveveterans. Deputy Grand Master Laurel Delony will be thespeaker and Grand Master C. Allen Reitan, along withRebekah Assembly President Margaret Truttmann, will placea wreath in honor of our deceased servicemen and women.Following the patriotic service, Olympia IOOF Lodge #1will be serving hot dogs and drinks. Set up for this event willbegin at 9 o’clock Monday morning. If you are able to helpwe will greatly appreciate it.

LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE BBQAlso in May, we will again work with the Little Red

School House and Marv’s BBQ to host a BBQ fund-raiser onThursday, the 28th. For $10 a person you can have a BBQsandwich, baked beans, coleslaw and a drink. Also availablewill be deserts to purchase There will be several raffle bas-ket, too. Proceeds go to purchase back packs and school sup-plies for low-income children in Thurston County. Contactany member of Olympia IOOF Lodge #1 or Ruth RebekahLodge #17 for information on buying tickets. The eventstarts at 4 p.m. and is held in the parking lot of the Olympia-Lacey Church of God on the corner of Lacey Boulevard andRuddle Road.

If you would like to help with this project but are not ableto attend the BBQ, donations are welcome. It cost about $13to supply a child with the school supplies they need to startschool. For more information contact Cathy Garcia at (360)413-7014.

160TH ANNIVERSARYWe are excitedly planning our 160th Anniversary Party.

Please join us for an open house celebration from 1 to 4 p.m.on Saturday, August 1 at our Olympia Lodge building, 405Columbia St. Invite friends and relatives to participate in thisday of honoring our forefathers and looking to the future ofOdd Fellowship.

Look for more information in next month’s newsletter, butmark your calendars now for the Seafood Dinner onSaturday, August 29 at our Puget Beach Park.

JOIN US AT THE BEACHDuring the months of June through September, members

of Olympia IOOF Lodge #1 will hold their first meeting ofthe month at the Puget Beach Park. Those of you who don’tlike to drive in to town and deal with the parking situationwill hopefully join us for these easy access, beautiful viewmeetings. Remember we meet on the first and third Mondaysof each month at 7 p.m. The meeting on the third Mondaywill still be held at the Olympia Lodge on Columbia St.

Have a wonderful Mothers’ Day. We will look for you atthe BBQ, as well as the Memorial Day Celebration.

— Fraternally in F. L. & T., Cathy Garcia, Reporter

News from the Capital City

Olympia IOOF Lodge #1 & Ruth Rebekah Lodge #17

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO ALL MOMSDear Girls,

Hello everybody. I hope everyone wishes their mom anice Mothers’ Day and enjoys their time off during

Memorial Day.Don’t forget about the retreat at

Olympia. I can’t wait to see everybodyagain.

Also, remember to keep working onyour projects for Sessions in Yakima.This coming Fun Night will be a thrillwith super heroes and villains.

Have a good May!In Happiness Through Service

And in F., L. & T., Olivia Thrailkill,Theta Rho Assembly PresidentOLIVIA THRAILKILL

Acorn Theta Rho #79Happy Mothers’ Day to all our Rebekah Sisters. It is so

nice to have the warm weather back. We had fun in theHolland Happening Parade in Oak Harbor.

We want to thank the JYC for the weekend of fun, goodfood and friendship at the retreat held at the Olympia IOOFPark.

For community service this month we made Mothers’ Daycards for the nursing home and when we deliver them wewill be painting the ladies’ nails for them.

If we can get a good Saturday, we are going to try to do abeach clean up again.

We have been working on our assignments for theSessions and it will be here before we know it. It sounds likeit is going to be a great time. See you in June in Yakima.

— Until Next Time In Happiness Through Service,The members of Acorn #79

From your 2014-15Theta Rho President


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SATURDAY, JUNE 20

6:00 p.m. Theta Rho Banquet

(Adults only. Girls use Theta Rho Registration Form)

“Grandma’s Home Style” (Pork Chop w/apples)

Adults $18.45_____________

Theta Rho Banquet Theme: “Super Heroes”

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

4:00 p.m. Past President’s Meeting / Banquet

Roast Pork Loin OR

Chicken Cordon Bleu (Circle One) $25.00_____________

MONDAY, JUNE 22

7:30 a.m. Grand Master’s Officers Only Breakfast

Country Buffet Private Affair

7:30 a.m. President’s Breakfast Buffet

Yakima Buffet $15.00_____________

6:00 p.m. All Branch Banquet

Banquet Theme: “Modern Renaissance”

Vegetarian: (Tortellini Alfredo) OR

(Roast Turkey OR Roast Pork Loin)

(Circle One of the Above) $25.00_____________

TUESDAY, JUNE 23

7:00 a.m. TaNaMaKa Breakfast Buffet

Breakfast Veggie Wrap $14.00_____________

7:30 a.m. IOOF Representatives’ Breakfast Buffet

Yakima Buffet $15.00_____________

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24

7:30 a.m. Rebekah Representatives Breakfast Buffet

Healthy Today $13.00_____________

7:00 p.m. Ice Cream Social Pay As You Go

THURSDAY, JUNE 25

7:30 a.m. Grand Senior Warden’s Breakfast Buffet

Country Buffet $15.00_____________

Noon. Grand Patriarch / Grand Matriarch

Luncheon Buffet

Deli Buffet $16.00_____________

Early Registration Prior to June 1 $20.00_____________

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Attending Theta Rho Assembly ONLY $10.00_____________

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Hello again from Trinity. I was hoping that spring hadsprung, but it’s been nothing but rain, rain, rain, and afair bit of wind, too! I guess that’s Washington for you.

First on my list is a correction to last month’s article.Pat Harader is happily home. Her stay at Cook’s Hill wasthankfully a brief one, so you can now catch her back ather Napavine.

A pizza party was held at the our lodge on Thursday,April 9 to discuss final plans for our Community GarageSale on April 16-17. It’s been advertised well enough inadvance so I hope it pays off.

It’s good to have Vanita Malone back to our meetingsagain. We are working on her transportation issues. Nowshe just needs to pick up her new glasses.

We are going to miss Sandy Halderman as she is mov-

ing in June. A farewell picnic is in the planning. We willkeep you posted. That’s all for now.

In F., L. & T., Cookie Music, Reporter & PNG


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Visual Aid report

Committee busy atthe March 15 meeting

The Visual Aid Committee met at the GrandLodge Office in Buckley on March 15. This yearthe committee has received 27 requests for assis-tance. We have paid out 11 cases to date. At thistime the Visual Aid Committee counted 115 pairsof glasses and three pair of sunglasses that weredonated.

Give a gift of sight to someone. We are askingyou to bring your old glasses to RebekahAssembly and Grand Lodge Sessions and turnthem in so we may assist someone in the world tosee. If you have a pair or two of glasses, look forthe collection box at the Yakima Sessions.

We thank the lodges as well as individuals fortheir continued monetary support of Visual Aid.

— Margaret Truttmann,President, Rebekah Assembly of Washington

And ex officio member of the Visual Aid Committee

L.J. Jones ScholarshipsContinued from Page 1

Donations to the L.J. Jones Scholarship Fund arealways appreciated. The committee thanks all who wereinvolved with this annual scholarship and commendsindividual lodges that provide scholarships to assist localyouth further their educations.

Happy Mothers’ Day!Sunday, May 10

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